Software Engineer — MVP Build (AI-Assisted Development)

The Role We're hiring a contract software engineer to build the MVP of a proprietary influencer intelligence platform for an established agency in the creator and brand partnerships space. This is a fixed-scope, fixed-budget engagement. You'll be the sole engineer working directly with the project lead (who has deep product and AI experience). We need someone who can take a clear brief, recommend the right technical approach, and ship a working product — fast. We expect you to be building with AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, or similar) as a core part of your workflow. That's how we're scoping an ambitious MVP at this budget. What You're Building A two-tier platform that: Integrates with influencer data APIs (e.g. Upfluence, Mod Dash, HypeAuditor) to pull creator profiles, audience data, and engagement metrics Builds a proprietary database layer on top — storing custom metadata, internal creator information, and campaign data that goes beyond what any single API provides Supports core operational workflows including creator search and filtering, campaign tracking, content delivery monitoring, creator blacklisting, and basic reporting Grows over time — the architecture needs to support adding new creators, new data points, and new features in future phases This is Phase 1. The platform will evolve, but right now we need a solid, functional foundation. What We're Looking For Active user of AI-assisted development tools — Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent. This isn't a nice-to-have — it's how you'll move at the speed this project requires Proven experience building API integrations and working with third-party data sources Track record of shipping MVPs or v1 products on tight timelines and budgets Strong opinions (loosely held) on the right stack for this type of project — we're open on technology, and want you to recommend the best approach Comfortable working fully remote and async with weekly check-ins Clear communicator who can explain technical decisions in plain English Experience with database design and data modelling Bonus: familiarity with the influencer/creator economy, social media APIs, or marketing tech What This Isn't (And What It Could Become) This is not a full-time role or an ongoing retainer This is not a greenfield research project — we need a working product This is not a redesign of existing tools — we're building something new from scratch That said, this platform has a multi-phase roadmap and we're actively building a roster of skilled engineers for future projects. If you deliver well on the MVP, there's a strong chance of continued work as the product evolves. Budget & Terms Budget: up to $13,500 USD for the MVP build — scoped to deliverables, not hours. If you ship it faster, the project wraps sooner Fully remote, async working (weekly syncs with the project lead) Timeline: MVP delivered within 8 weeks max — faster is better You will own none of the IP — all work product belongs to the client How to Apply Please complete our short application form: https://chloedigital.typeform.com/to/S4dFX8Hx We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis. If your experience is a strong fit, we'll schedule a 20-minute call to discuss the project in more detail.